Automatic Tool Change Macro - CS-Lab CSMIO/IP-A Manual

Parameter
SENS_Z
Z_SAFE
SENS_X/SENS_Y
MAX_DTRAVEL
SPD_FAST
SPD_FINE
Z_LIFT
Z_PARK
Macro should be saved in „FileSave" menu, close the window. After this operation you should also close
and restart Mach3 program to make sure that the settings were saved.
That is all. Just click the „Auto Tool Zero" button, and the tool will be automatically measured. Why the
table level was checked? It is because adding data the way we showed above – after correct measurement
- zero of Z axis is set on the worktable level. Now if we want to define the zero point of the work piece, and
its thickness is e.g. 10.150mm we can enter this value directly into the „Offsets". In short, the treatment
offset in Z-axis is counted from worktable level. Moreover, if we switch „Auto Z Inh" and „Z Inhibit" func-
tions in plugin's configuration then on Mach3 screen – the controller will activate protection so the tool
will not go below working table area. For both JOG movements and g-code making. This way we protect
ourselves against worktable damage.

15.2 Automatic tool change macro

On our website http://www.cs-lab.eu
(m6Start.m1s). Unfortunately, because of the fact it is more complicated and that very often spindles from
different manufacturers have different information signals logistic – it is often required to adjust such a
macro strictly to a concrete machine tool.
CS-Lab S.C. Company provides also services for launching, configuration and adaptation of control system
to specific requirements.
We also offer complete solutions - the entire control box, launching, configuration and preparation of the
macro for specialized tasks, etc.
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Z coordinate of sensor activation
If you e.g. when reaching the table Z=-122.070mm, and sensor gave an active signal at
Z=-110.656mm – the entered value should be 11.414.
It is parameter that describes at what height the Z axis can slide down fast (G0). If we have
doubts how long tools will be measured it is safer to enter „0".
X and Y position of the sensor in a machine tool working area.
Maximum distance the axis travels down in the measurement mode. If in measurement mode
the Z-axis run this distance, and the sensor signal does not appear – the measurement failed.
With this parameter, you can protect yourself from a situation when the measurement was
called while the tool was not clamped.
First measurement speed (mm/min).
Second precise measurement speed (mm/min).
Determines how much the Z-axis should be raised before the second measurement. The value
should be large enough to change the sensor inactive again while rising.
Z-level, on which the axis was set before the measurement and after the measurement is
finished. Usually – "0".
you can find sample macro that supports automatic tool change
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Z coordinate of table level
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